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NY S06152
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
James Skoufis
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AI Summary
- Requires that if an animal must be killed during nuisance wildlife control, it be done in a manner that avoids unnecessary suffering while protecting public safety
- Mandates use of non-lethal methods for resolving nuisance wildlife problems unless contrary to public health/safety or prohibited by law
- Requires nuisance wildlife control operators to provide clients written documentation before undertaking control measures, including problem assessment, methods to be used, animal disposition plans, and fee estimates
- Obligates captured wildlife to be transported to minimize stress and exposure, with reasonable efforts to preserve family units and ensure dependent young are not abandoned
- Directs the Department of Environmental Conservation to maintain complaint records against operators for at least five years and authorizes the department to promulgate necessary regulations
- Takes effect 365 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Relates to protecting wildlife and maintaining safety; necessitates written notification before a nuisance wildlife control operator undertakes any control measures.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
1/7/2026
Committee Referrals
Environmental Conservation3/5/2025
Full Bill Text
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